jesuit

Relating to the Society of Jesus, a Roman Catholic religious order; also used to describe something that is subtle, cunning, or casuistic in argument.

ruОтносящийся к Обществу Иисуса, римско-католическому религиозному ордену; также используется для описания чего-то тонкого, хитрого или казуистического в аргументации.esRelativo a la Compañía de Jesús, orden religiosa católica; también se usa para describir algo sutil, astuto o casuístico en la argumentación.frRelatif à la Compagnie de Jésus, ordre religieux catholique romain ; aussi utilisé pour décrire quelque chose de subtil, rusé ou casuistique dans le raisonnement.deDas Adjektiv bezeichnet die Zugehörigkeit zum Jesuitenorden, einem römisch-katholischen Ordens. Im übertragenen Sinne beschreibt es auch etwas als spitzfindig, hinterlistig oder kasuistisch in der Argumentation.ptRelativo à Companhia de Jesus, ordem religiosa católica fundada por Inácio de Loyola; também usado para descrever algo sutil, astuto ou casuístico no raciocínio.zh与耶稣会（罗马天主教宗教修会）有关的；也用来形容论证中诡辩、狡猾、阴险或工于心计。arمنسوب إلى جمعية يسوع، وهي رهبانية كاثوليكية؛ ويُستعمل أيضاً لوصف شيء ماكر أو مخاتل أو متلاعب بالجدل والحجج.

1. Relating to Jesuits C1 formal

   Of or pertaining to the Society of Jesus, a Roman Catholic religious order founded by Ignatius of Loyola.

   • The Jesuit mission in South America was highly influential.
   • He studied at a Jesuit university known for its rigorous academics.
   • The Jesuit tradition emphasizes education and intellectual inquiry.

   ruИезуитскийesRelativo a la Compañía de Jesúsfrrelatif aux jésuitesdejesuitischptJesuítazh耶稣会的arيسوعي

   Synonymes: jesuiticjesuitical

2. Having characteristics of Jesuitism C2 formal

   Exhibiting qualities often associated with Jesuits, such as subtle reasoning, ingenuity, or (historically) perceived casuistry.

   • Her Jesuit-like argumentation impressed the debating panel.
   • The diplomat's Jesuit cunning helped negotiate the complex treaty.
   • He employed a Jesuit subtlety to avoid directly answering the question.

   ruИезуитскийesjesuíticofrJésuitiquedeJesuitischptJesuíticozh耶稣会的arيَسُوعِيّ

   Synonymes: casuisticalcraftycunningjesuiticalsophisticalsubtle

• more jesuit comparative form
• most jesuit superlative form

nom propre

A member of the Society of Jesus, a Roman Catholic religious order founded by Saint Ignatius of Loyola.

ruЧлен Общества Иисуса, римско-католического религиозного ордена, основанного святым Игнатием Лойолой.esMiembro de la Compañía de Jesús, una orden religiosa católica romana fundada por San Ignacio de Loyola.frMembre de la Compagnie de Jésus, un ordre religieux catholique romain fondé par saint Ignace de Loyola.deMitglied der Gesellschaft Jesu, eines römisch-katholischen Ordens, der von Ignatius von Loyola gegründet wurde.ptMembro da Companhia de Jesus, ordem religiosa da Igreja Católica Romana fundada por Santo Inácio de Loyola.zh耶稣会士，即天主教耶稣会的成员，该修会由圣依纳爵·罗耀拉于1534年创立。arعضو في الرهبانية اليسوعية، وهي رهبانية دينية كاثوليكية أسسها القديس إغناطيوس دي لويولا. ويُطلق أيضاً على كل من ينتسب إلى هذه الرهبانية أو يتبع تعاليمها.

1. Member of the Society of Jesus B2 formal

   A male member of the Roman Catholic religious order called the Society of Jesus. (Rephrased from user-provided description: a member of the Jesuit order.)

   • The Jesuit spent decades working as a missionary in Africa.
   • Many Jesuits are known for their commitment to education and social justice.
   • She interviewed a Jesuit priest about the history of the order.

   ruЧлен Общества ИисусаesjesuitafrJésuite (membre de la Compagnie de Jésus)deMitglied der Gesellschaft JesuptMembro da Companhia de Jesuszh耶稣会会士arعضو في جمعية يسوع

2. Cunning or deceptive person (historical pejorative) C1 formal

   A person perceived as being overly clever, scheming, or casuistic, a usage derived from historical anti-Catholic stereotypes.

   • The politician was dismissed as a crafty Jesuit who twisted the truth.
   • In some old novels, a cunning character is referred to as a Jesuit.
   • The term 'Jesuit' has acquired a secondary meaning of an untrustworthy sophist.

   ruХитрый или лживый человек (историческое уничижительное)esJesuita (sentido figurado)frJésuite (sens péjoratif)deGerissener oder hinterlistiger Mensch (historisch abwertend)ptPessoa astuta ou enganosa (pejorativo histórico)zh阴险狡诈的人（历史贬义）arشخص ماكر أو مخادع (تحقير تاريخي)

   Synonymes: casuistdeceiverdissemblerequivocatorhypocriteschemersophisttrickster

• jesuits plural form
• jesuits' possessive plural form
• jesuit's possessive singular form